Strengthening Your Spiritual Connection in Recovery with Alan Liles
The secret to spiritual life is humility, and the ego and being humble don't exactly coexist that well together. So being willing to lower the ego in the scheme of things, allowing the inner voice and the spirituality that's within every one of us to become stronger is, I think, the secret to making progress on the spiritual path.
Ever wondered how deepening your spiritual connection can aid in recovery? In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', hosts Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas sit down with Alan Liles, author of 'Sitting With God—Meditating for God’s Divine Guidance'. They dive into the transformative power of daily meditation and its role in building a stronger bond with your Higher Power.
Liles shares his journey of finding serenity and calmness through consistent spiritual practice, emphasizing the importance of humility in making spiritual progress. The conversation touches on how to distinguish between outer success and inner spiritual growth, and the challenges of balancing ego and humility. They also discuss the concepts of evil, free will, and the invaluable support available when facing life's hurdles.
This episode offers practical advice for anyone on the 12-step recovery journey, encouraging listeners to deepen their spiritual practices and find solace in their Higher Power. Tune in to discover how daily moments of silence can lead to profound personal growth.